ParaWire 26 Gauge Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire – 150 ft Roll

Create detailed wraps, woven designs, beadwork, and decorative accents with ParaWire Silver-Plated Copper Craft Wire. This fine 26 gauge wire combines a 99% pure copper core with 99% pure fine-silver plating and ParaWire's protective non-tarnish coating for a bright, classic silver finish.

At approximately .016" in diameter, 26 gauge is noticeably finer and more flexible than 20, 22, or 24 gauge wire. Its soft temper makes it especially useful for intricate wrapping, weaving, binding, coiling, and other detailed applications where easy manipulation is more important than structural rigidity.

Features & Benefits

• 26 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire

• Bright Silver finish

• 99% pure copper core

• Plated with 99% pure fine silver

• ParaWire non-tarnish protective coating

• Soft temper for easy manipulation

• Fine .016" diameter

• Excellent for detailed wrapping and weaving

• Useful for beadwork and decorative accents

• Lead-free and nickel-free

• 150-foot roll

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Fine 26 Gauge for Detailed Work

26 gauge is an excellent choice for projects requiring fine, flexible wire that can be manipulated repeatedly around beads, frames, or heavier base wires.

Its approximately .016" diameter makes it well suited to:

• Detailed wire wrapping

• Wire weaving

• Binding

• Beadwork

• Decorative coils

• Fine wire accents

• Wrapping around heavier wire

• Embellishing jewelry components

• Mixed-media projects

• Intricate craft work

The finer diameter allows multiple wraps or woven passes without creating the bulk that a heavier gauge would produce.

Silver-Plated Copper Construction

ParaWire Silver Plated Craft Wire begins with a 99% pure smooth copper core.

The copper is plated with 99% pure fine silver, giving this wire its bright silver appearance. A clear protective coating is then applied over the fine-silver plating.

This is silver-plated copper craft wire, not solid sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

Bright Silver Finish

The classic Silver finish works easily with a wide variety of beads, stones, findings, and other wire colors.

Because the coating over the fine-silver plating is clear, the bright silver surface remains visible while receiving the protection of ParaWire's non-tarnish finish.

Use it alone for an all-silver appearance or combine it with colored ParaWire for contrasting wraps, woven patterns, and decorative details.

Soft Temper & Easy Manipulation

ParaWire craft wire is supplied in soft temper, an especially useful characteristic in a fine 26 gauge wire.

The combination of small diameter and soft temper allows the wire to bend easily around other components and follow complex shapes, making it well suited to repeated wrapping and weaving.

Because 26 gauge is relatively fine, it should be selected primarily for detail work rather than applications where the wire itself needs to provide substantial structural support.

Use with Heavier Gauges

26 gauge wire works particularly well when paired with heavier wire.

A heavier 18, 20, or 22 gauge wire can provide the primary frame or structure, while the 26 gauge wire can be used to:

• Bind wires together

• Wrap around a frame

• Secure decorative elements

• Create woven patterns

• Add coils and embellishments

• Attach beads and other components

This combination allows the design to retain structure while still incorporating detailed wirework.

Protective Non-Tarnish Coating

ParaWire applies its protective non-tarnish coating over the fine-silver plating to help maintain the bright finish.

The coating is designed to withstand normal wear and manipulation. Smooth, undamaged pliers and wire-working tools are recommended to minimize scratching or abrasion during forming.

Extended exposure to direct sunlight, water, or high humidity can eventually weaken or discolor the coating, so finished pieces should be stored and cared for appropriately.

150-Foot Roll

This roll contains 150 feet of 26 gauge wire, providing plenty of material for projects involving repeated wraps, weaving, beadwork, and other detailed applications.

The generous length is particularly useful with 26 gauge because fine-wire techniques can consume considerable footage through multiple wraps and woven passes.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Detailed wire wrapping

• Wire weaving

• Beadwork

• Binding

• Decorative coils

• Fine wire accents

• Wrapping heavier wire

• Embellishments

• Beaded jewelry

• Mixed-media designs

• Ornaments

• Intricate craft projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this solid silver wire?
No. It has a 99% pure copper core plated with 99% pure fine silver. It is silver-plated copper craft wire, not sterling silver or silver-filled wire.

How thick is 26 gauge ParaWire?
26 gauge ParaWire is approximately .016" in diameter.

How much wire is included?
This roll contains 150 feet of 26 gauge silver-plated copper craft wire.

Is the wire soft or hard?
ParaWire craft wire is soft temper, making this fine 26 gauge wire particularly easy to bend, wrap, and weave.

What is 26 gauge wire best used for?
26 gauge is particularly useful for detailed wire wrapping, weaving, binding, beadwork, decorative coils, and fine embellishments.

Is 26 gauge suitable for structural wire components?
It is generally better suited to detailed and decorative work than to components that depend on the wire itself for substantial structural support. A heavier gauge is preferable for frames and larger structural components.

Can I use it to wrap heavier wire?
Yes. Wrapping and weaving around heavier base wires are excellent applications for 26 gauge.

How does 26 gauge compare with 22 gauge?
26 gauge is significantly finer and more flexible. The heavier 22 gauge provides more body for loops, links, and smaller formed components, while 26 gauge is better suited to detailed wrapping, weaving, and binding.

How does 26 gauge compare with 24 gauge?
26 gauge is finer and more flexible than 24 gauge, making it easier to use for intricate wraps and woven details. 24 gauge provides somewhat more body and shape retention.

Can it be used for beadwork?
Yes. 26 gauge is useful for many beadwork applications, provided its diameter is appropriate for the bead holes and the finished design.

Does the wire have a protective coating?
Yes. ParaWire applies a clear non-tarnish coating over the fine-silver plating.

Is this wire lead-free and nickel-free?
Yes. ParaWire states that its colored craft wire is lead-free and nickel-free.

Where is it made?
It is made in the USA.

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